3 Things In Your Kitchen That Are Dirtier Than Your Sink Drain

There's no denying that your kitchen (and everyone else's) is riddled with bacteria. Hell, even your bedsheets and mattress are loaded with microbes. Of course, most of them are harmless but some are serious disease-causing germs that can make you really sick.

We already know that your kitchen sponge is a breeding ground for gross stuff — new bacteria can grow there every 20 minutes. But, according to a report, there are two other common objects that are dirtier than your kitchen sink drain. (Yes, that's as horrifying as it sounds.)

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Published in the Journal of Food Technology, the study specifically evaluated kitchen hygiene by sampling three types of bacteria in 10 different household kitchens, Business Insiderreports. The results revealed that — aside from your sponge — dish towels harbor the most germs, followed by wiping cloths for countertops and other surfaces.

Gag. We think we're going to switch to Lysol wipes and start washing our tea towels MUCH more frequently.

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But that's not all: The next dirtiest items are drawer knobs, knives, your hand towel, and the refrigerator handle. Surprisingly, the microwave and cutting board were at the bottom of the list. Still, it looks like we have some serious cleaning to do.